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Grauholz memorial, War memorial in Moosseedorf, Switzerland.

The Grauholz memorial features a 12-meter limestone column standing near the A1 motorway, marking the site of a significant military engagement.

The monument was constructed in 1886 to commemorate the Battle of Grauholz of March 5, 1798, where Swiss forces defended against French invasion.

Italian sculptor Luigi Piffaretti created this memorial following architect Gottlieb Hirsbrunner's design, commissioned by the Berne Cantonal Officers' Association.

Visitors can locate the memorial along Sandstrasse in Moosseedorf, with coordinates 47.01004 latitude and 7.49563 longitude for precise navigation.

During the memorial's construction in 1886, workers discovered a late Bronze Age grave dating to 1300 BC, though artifacts were lost in the process.

Location: Moosseedorf

Inception: 1886

Creator: Luigi Piffaretti

Height: 12 m

Made from material: limestone

Part of: list of cultural properties in Moosseedorf

Address: Sandstrasse N.N., 3302 Moosseedorf 3302 3302

GPS coordinates: 47.01004,7.49563

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:20

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